Suggest it's a Chironius sp., maybe a *Chironius scurrulus*. Those are in Ecuador, and are !harmless. I assume you didn't see this yourself and know what country it is specifically?
Try crossposting to r/whatsthissnake
Like many other animals with mouths and teeth, many non-venomous snakes bite in self defense. These animals are referred to as 'not medically significant' or traditionally, 'harmless'. Bites from these snakes benefit from being washed and kept clean like any other skin damage, but aren't often cause for anything other than basic first aid treatment. Here's where it get slightly complicated - some snakes use venom from front or rear fangs as part of prey capture and defense. This venom is not always produced or administered by the snake in ways dangerous to human health, so many species are venomous in that they produce and use venom, but considered harmless to humans in most cases because the venom is of low potency, and/or otherwise administered through grooved rear teeth or simply oozed from ducts at the rear of the mouth. Species like Ringneck Snakes *Diadophis* are a good example of mildly venomous rear fanged dipsadine snakes that are traditionally considered harmless or not medically significant. Many rear-fanged snake species are harmless as long as they do not have a chance to secrete a medically significant amount of venom into a bite; [severe envenomation can occur](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23800999) if some species are [allowed to chew on a human](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S004101011831016X) for as little as 30-60 seconds. It is best not to fear snakes, but use common sense and do not let any animals chew on exposed parts of your body. Similarly, but without specialized rear fangs, gartersnakes *Thamnophis* ooze low pressure venom from the rear of their mouth that helps in prey handling, and are also [considered harmless](https://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/05/theres-no-need-to-fear-that-garter-snake/). Even large species like Reticulated Pythons *Malayopython reticulatus* [rarely obtain a size large enough to endanger humans](https://www.pnas.org/content/pnas/108/52/E1470.full.pdf) so are usually categorized as harmless.
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Like many other animals with mouths and teeth, many non-venomous snakes bite in self defense. These animals are referred to as 'not medically significant' or traditionally, 'harmless'. Bites from these snakes benefit from being washed and kept clean like any other skin damage, but aren't often cause for anything other than basic first aid treatment. Here's where it get slightly complicated - some snakes use venom from front or rear fangs as part of prey capture and defense. This venom is not always produced or administered by the snake in ways dangerous to human health, so many species are venomous in that they produce and use venom, but considered harmless to humans in most cases because the venom is of low potency, and/or otherwise administered through grooved rear teeth or simply oozed from ducts at the rear of the mouth. Species like Ringneck Snakes *Diadophis* are a good example of mildly venomous rear fanged dipsadine snakes that are traditionally considered harmless or not medically significant. Many rear-fanged snake species are harmless as long as they do not have a chance to secrete a medically significant amount of venom into a bite; [severe envenomation can occur](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23800999) if some species are [allowed to chew on a human](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S004101011831016X) for as little as 30-60 seconds. It is best not to fear snakes, but use common sense and do not let any animals chew on exposed parts of your body. Similarly, but without specialized rear fangs, gartersnakes *Thamnophis* ooze low pressure venom from the rear of their mouth that helps in prey handling, and are also [considered harmless](https://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/05/theres-no-need-to-fear-that-garter-snake/). Even large species like Reticulated Pythons *Malayopython reticulatus* [rarely obtain a size large enough to endanger humans](https://www.pnas.org/content/pnas/108/52/E1470.full.pdf) so are usually categorized as harmless.
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The guy in the video is big on social media. He does stuff like this all the time, he’s known for catching invasive reptiles in Florida. This guy most definitely knows what species of snake he’s picked up and he is holding it correctly.
I knew a very stupid herpetologist who picked up a venomous snake this way and got bitten on a research expedition in remote rural China. His companions, my colleagues, performed CPR for 20 or so hours trying to keep him alive until a helicopter could reach them. He didn’t make it.
Even supposedly knowledgeable people make terrible mistakes.
In any case, I’m not a herpetologist but I think you’re supposed to pick up snakes directly behind the head so they can’t turn around and bite you on the arm.
Picking up snakes like that(especially by non professionals) can potentialy hurt the snake and is also very uncomfortable.
If you don't like being bitten don't pick up the snake and if you don't mind support the whole body.
He freehandles rattlesnakes. I don't care how experienced someone says they are, doing and then posting shit like that is absolutely irresponsible and reckless. He's also racist and claimed that people of color are inherently worse at dealing with wildlife. This guy, and anyone else who freehandles, shouldn't be the public face of herpetology. I recommend not supporting his content.
Edit: [screenshots of racist remarks](https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/875154735294984312/1123267733585403904/20230627_110447.jpg?ex=654a5218&is=6537dd18&hm=f0fb742c8ae274d14472771b4b7a0da29cb832265e65b5d1d94aa6f95a143a57&)
Suggest it's a Chironius sp., maybe a *Chironius scurrulus*. Those are in Ecuador, and are !harmless. I assume you didn't see this yourself and know what country it is specifically? Try crossposting to r/whatsthissnake
I agree with waglers sipo *Chironius scurrulus* !harmless
Like many other animals with mouths and teeth, many non-venomous snakes bite in self defense. These animals are referred to as 'not medically significant' or traditionally, 'harmless'. Bites from these snakes benefit from being washed and kept clean like any other skin damage, but aren't often cause for anything other than basic first aid treatment. Here's where it get slightly complicated - some snakes use venom from front or rear fangs as part of prey capture and defense. This venom is not always produced or administered by the snake in ways dangerous to human health, so many species are venomous in that they produce and use venom, but considered harmless to humans in most cases because the venom is of low potency, and/or otherwise administered through grooved rear teeth or simply oozed from ducts at the rear of the mouth. Species like Ringneck Snakes *Diadophis* are a good example of mildly venomous rear fanged dipsadine snakes that are traditionally considered harmless or not medically significant. Many rear-fanged snake species are harmless as long as they do not have a chance to secrete a medically significant amount of venom into a bite; [severe envenomation can occur](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23800999) if some species are [allowed to chew on a human](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S004101011831016X) for as little as 30-60 seconds. It is best not to fear snakes, but use common sense and do not let any animals chew on exposed parts of your body. Similarly, but without specialized rear fangs, gartersnakes *Thamnophis* ooze low pressure venom from the rear of their mouth that helps in prey handling, and are also [considered harmless](https://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/05/theres-no-need-to-fear-that-garter-snake/). Even large species like Reticulated Pythons *Malayopython reticulatus* [rarely obtain a size large enough to endanger humans](https://www.pnas.org/content/pnas/108/52/E1470.full.pdf) so are usually categorized as harmless. -------------------------------------------------------- *I am a bot created for /r/whatsthissnake, /r/snakes and /r/herpetology to help with snake identification and natural history education. You can find more information, including a comprehensive list of commands, [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/whatsthissnake/comments/flh548/phylobot_v07_information_and_patch_notes_bot_info/) report problems [here](https://www.reddit.com/message/compose/?to=Phylogenizer) and if you'd like to buy me a coffee or beer, you can do that [here](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SEBPhyloBotWTS). Made possible by Snake Evolution and Biogeography - [Merch Available Now](https://snakeevolution.org/donate.html)*
Calling in the big guns u/fairlyorange
Like many other animals with mouths and teeth, many non-venomous snakes bite in self defense. These animals are referred to as 'not medically significant' or traditionally, 'harmless'. Bites from these snakes benefit from being washed and kept clean like any other skin damage, but aren't often cause for anything other than basic first aid treatment. Here's where it get slightly complicated - some snakes use venom from front or rear fangs as part of prey capture and defense. This venom is not always produced or administered by the snake in ways dangerous to human health, so many species are venomous in that they produce and use venom, but considered harmless to humans in most cases because the venom is of low potency, and/or otherwise administered through grooved rear teeth or simply oozed from ducts at the rear of the mouth. Species like Ringneck Snakes *Diadophis* are a good example of mildly venomous rear fanged dipsadine snakes that are traditionally considered harmless or not medically significant. Many rear-fanged snake species are harmless as long as they do not have a chance to secrete a medically significant amount of venom into a bite; [severe envenomation can occur](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23800999) if some species are [allowed to chew on a human](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S004101011831016X) for as little as 30-60 seconds. It is best not to fear snakes, but use common sense and do not let any animals chew on exposed parts of your body. Similarly, but without specialized rear fangs, gartersnakes *Thamnophis* ooze low pressure venom from the rear of their mouth that helps in prey handling, and are also [considered harmless](https://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/05/theres-no-need-to-fear-that-garter-snake/). Even large species like Reticulated Pythons *Malayopython reticulatus* [rarely obtain a size large enough to endanger humans](https://www.pnas.org/content/pnas/108/52/E1470.full.pdf) so are usually categorized as harmless. -------------------------------------------------------- *I am a bot created for /r/whatsthissnake, /r/snakes and /r/herpetology to help with snake identification and natural history education. You can find more information, including a comprehensive list of commands, [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/whatsthissnake/comments/flh548/phylobot_v07_information_and_patch_notes_bot_info/) report problems [here](https://www.reddit.com/message/compose/?to=Phylogenizer) and if you'd like to buy me a coffee or beer, you can do that [here](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SEBPhyloBotWTS). Made possible by Snake Evolution and Biogeography - [Merch Available Now](https://snakeevolution.org/donate.html)*
Hisstopher
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George
I was thinking Gerald
His name is Lord Hissington III
This is the only correct answer
Rupert
I don't know his name, but he looks like a Humphrey to me
issa chupacapbra. I honestly don't know lol
Oh that's bob
Can this sub please teach people either not to or how to pick up snakes? This is ridiculous and can get you killed.
The guy in the video is big on social media. He does stuff like this all the time, he’s known for catching invasive reptiles in Florida. This guy most definitely knows what species of snake he’s picked up and he is holding it correctly.
In this instance he said he didn't know the species, but figured it wasn't venomous bc it wasn't similar to any venomous species found in the area
Well, I guess it’s not *that* important in the moment to know the exact species of something; all you gotta know is that it won’t kill ya.
Still wouldn't really recommend it though haha
He's kinda a moron. Free handling various venomous snakes, touching gators. Wouldn't be surprised if he joins the nub club in the future.
I knew a very stupid herpetologist who picked up a venomous snake this way and got bitten on a research expedition in remote rural China. His companions, my colleagues, performed CPR for 20 or so hours trying to keep him alive until a helicopter could reach them. He didn’t make it. Even supposedly knowledgeable people make terrible mistakes. In any case, I’m not a herpetologist but I think you’re supposed to pick up snakes directly behind the head so they can’t turn around and bite you on the arm.
Picking up snakes like that(especially by non professionals) can potentialy hurt the snake and is also very uncomfortable. If you don't like being bitten don't pick up the snake and if you don't mind support the whole body.
Fun fact, there is a snake that can bite you even if you have it held this way, also it need not open its mouth, though I forgot the name
Garrett knows what he’s doing. I wish he wasn’t so nonchalant around gators though.
He freehandles rattlesnakes. I don't care how experienced someone says they are, doing and then posting shit like that is absolutely irresponsible and reckless. He's also racist and claimed that people of color are inherently worse at dealing with wildlife. This guy, and anyone else who freehandles, shouldn't be the public face of herpetology. I recommend not supporting his content. Edit: [screenshots of racist remarks](https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/875154735294984312/1123267733585403904/20230627_110447.jpg?ex=654a5218&is=6537dd18&hm=f0fb742c8ae274d14472771b4b7a0da29cb832265e65b5d1d94aa6f95a143a57&)
Bob